A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 834595 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 834649 epoch_slot_no: 13849 block_no: 834555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1166 time: 2018-04-05 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb338bc42d6effb2f50a1455f6b9fd64eaacfc54807021c0c0bd71f0ba3ab676cBlock Operator
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